Senior Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a rotational Senior Radiographer post in Neuroradiology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The role involves working with neuro MRI, CT, neurosurgical, neurovascular, and spinal interventional theatres. You will develop specialist theoretical and practical knowledge, make informed decisions, and work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. There is also an opportunity to train in transcranial doppler ultrasound scanning.
Key responsibilities
- Work with diagnostic modalities of neuro MRI and CT, undertaking neuro specific and complex imaging procedures.
- Work within neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal interventional theatres.
- Develop a high level of neuro specific theoretical and practical knowledge and skills.
- Make informed decisions and work efficiently as an autonomous practitioner.
- Contribute to the treatment of complex neurovascular and spinal abnormalities and disease within a multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in a shift pattern, weekend working and a 24/7 on call service.
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policies
- Knowledge of practical implications of IRMER (2000) regulations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- To be a self-motivated individual and have the ability to use initiative
- Post qualification experience
- Previous experience in IV cannulation
- IT Basic experience
- BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent
- Current HCPC Registration
- Current up to date CPD portfolio
- IV cannulation certificate
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Neuroradiology specific techniques
- Previous experience in CT, MRI and/or Angiography
- Relevant post graduate qualifications
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Radiographer
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic qualified radiographer to join the team in Neuroradiology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The department is one of the top Neuroradiology units in the UK providing a comprehensive range of specialist procedures, tests and treatments for all types of neurological conditions. There are longstanding strong collaborations between Neuroradiology and Neurosciences within the Trust and Newcastle University enabling research in a variety of areas.
The department is equipped with two state of the art Siemens MRI scanners (3T & 1.5T), a Siemens CT scanner; and two Philips bi-plane angiographic systems. We provide a Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Service for the region and imaging for Neuro Theatre.
In Neuroradiology you will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care, diagnostic imaging and interventional services within the Regional Neurosciences Centre. This is a rotational role that will allow you to train in all modalities.
- Interview Date Wednesday 07 October 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vaca
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